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Subject Resources for Tourism, Hospitality, Event and Sport Management

Welcome to the Tourism, Hospitality, Event and Sport Management Guide. These pages highlight key resources which can be used to support your research in Tourism, Hospitality, Events and Sport Management, and all business related subjects.

Academic Article Databases

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ProQuest One Business
Proquest OB is a business and management database with worldwide coverage. It contains articles from thousands of business journals and newspapers, plus company and industry reports. It covers all aspects of business but especially management, finance, accounting, economics, human resources and marketing.

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EBSCO Hospitality and Tourism Complete
Hospitality & Tourism Complete covers scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism. This collection contains more than 749,000 records, with coverage dating as far back as 1965. Full text is available for 440 publications, including periodicals, company & country reports, and books.

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Emerald
Emerald Insight provides access to a wide range of titles and is especially relevant for anyone looking for business, tourism or management information. UEL currently has access to almost 200 Emerald e-journals.

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Science Direct
Science Direct offers access to the full text of more than 1,100 journals across sixteen fields of science including tourism and hospitality. It has full text access to Annals of Tourism Research journal.

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Business Information Databases

Financial Times
FT.com delivers in-depth global news and financial information, as it happens. One of the world’s leading business news and information organisations, recognised for authority, integrity and accuracy. FT.com provides a broad range of essential services to the growing audience of internationally-minded business people.

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If you do not receive the confirmation email from the FT within 3 days, please contact them directly at customer.support@ft.com.

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Euromonitor
The Euromonitor database is an integrated online business information system providing key business intelligence on countries, consumers, lifestyles, markets and companies. It offers a range of international market research.

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SAGE Business Cases
Use SAGE Business cases to search current and international case studies on all aspects of the subject.
SAGE Research Methods
Access to more than 1000 books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos and qualitative methods books. Log in via 'Institution' then the 'OpenAthens' button.
Kanopy
Kanopy provides access to one of the most unique collections of films in the world including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases on every topic imaginable, including business and tourism/hospitality topic areas.

Journals

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Printed Books

Books will give you an overview of a subject and associated theories. They are not sufficient sources of information by themselves but they will give you a good base knowledge of a topic before you expand your search to the journals and databases. The printed books for Tourism, Hospitality, Event and Sports Management are found on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Docklands campus library.

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E-Books

The Library has an extensive collection of e-books which can be found via the Library Search catalogue. To filter the results to show only e-books, click on the link to 'Full text online' on the right-hand side.

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In order to get the best from your studies, please see this list of books that can help you with starting university, writing essays and doing successful research in your chosen topic.

For further help with writing essays, developing your numeracy and referencing your assignments, please speak to the Academic Tutors.

Essentials of Essay Writing by Jamie Q. Roberts
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781137575852
Publication Date: 2017
This engaging text shows students what markers look for in their work and helps them to develop the skills they need to produce a first-class essay. It focuses on all the core elements of effective essay writing, including devising a question, critical thinking, engaging with the literature and structuring an essay. Chapters include clear and concise guidance on meeting marking criteria, illustrated with real students’ essays from a range of disciplines, and activities which encourage students to put their new skills into practice.
How to Succeed at University by Julie Fowlie; Bob Smale
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781446204962
Publication Date: 2011
How to Succeed at University is a uniquely comprehensive study skills and personal development guide, incorporating coverage of personal skills, academic skills and job search skills within the framework of personal development planning. All the key skills are covered, with a strong focus on the importance of the continuing personal development process and the ultimate goal of employability. In terms of personal skills, the book offers advice on handling stress, time management and developing interpersonal skills. The academic skills section concentrates on the skills crucial for learning effectively, carrying out research, writing up your work and tackling exams. The job search skills covered include discussion of how to identify the best job according to skill set and how to stand out in the applications and selection process. This book will be an essential companion for all undergraduate students, whatever their subject of study, and for those preparing for study at University. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.
Critical Thinking Skills by Stella Cottrell
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781137550507
Publication Date: 2017
Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. Stella Cottrell's student-centred approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks. With clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. This text will turn even the most hesitant student into a proficient critical thinker.This is an ideal companion for students of study skills, humanities, social sciences, business and arts programmes, where assessment includes essay and report writing. It is suitable for students of all levels. New to this Edition:- Brand new chapter on critical thinking and employability- Includes a wider range of examples to highlight the variety of contexts in which critical thinking can be used- Coverage of both academic and professional forms of critical writingAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/critical-thinking-skills. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
How to Write Your Literature Review by Bryan Greetham
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781352011050
Publication Date: 2020
This engaging guide by bestselling author Bryan Greetham takes students step-by-step through the process of writing a literature review, and equips them with practical strategies to help them navigate each stage. Each bite-sized chapter focuses on a specific aspect of the process, from generating ideas and pinning down the research problem through to searching for sources, citing references and planning, writing and editing the review. Chapters feature examples and exercises to help students apply ideas to their own work.
How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation by Bryan Greetham
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781352005226
Publication Date: 2019
This practical guide takes undergraduate students step-by-step through the process of completing a dissertation, from the initial stages of generating original ideas and planning the project through to writing their first draft and critically reviewing their own work. It shows students how to choose the most appropriate methods for collecting and analysing their data and how to then integrate this research into their dissertation. Students will learn how to develop consistent and persuasive arguments and write up their research in a clear and concise style.This book is an essential resource for undergraduates of all disciplines who are required to write a dissertation as part of their degree. New to this Edition:- Includes expanded material on research ethics- Contains two new chapters on presenting research posters and delivering oral presentationsAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/how-to-write-your-undergraduate-dissertation. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781137610874
Publication Date: 2019
This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential. When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed. This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university. New to this Edition: - Additional material on writing skills, including proofreading, editing and writing for different assignments - New chapters on managing stress and student wellbeing at university, learning in diverse and international contexts and writing essays - More emphasis on reflective learning - Extended guidance on how to balance study with work - More use of visuals to summarise key learning points
The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook by Sarah Moore; Colin Neville; Maura Murphy; Cornelia Connolly
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780335240074
Publication Date: 2010
"We would heartily recommend the book to students who are at the beginning of their studies." Maxine Fletcher, Lecturer, Oxford Brookes "This book's crammed full of very useful topics, information and exercises that I've never seen before, especially in the section on research, which I particularly liked." Joel, Student, Keele University Competition for graduate jobs has never been so fierce. The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook will help you succeed from the first week of your studies through to graduation. Covering all the core skills you will need to help you make the most of your university course, The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook is your key to success. This is the handbook of techniques, tips and exercises. Written by a team of experts and tested on students, the advice in this book will help you to improve your grades, save time and develop the skills that will make you stand out to prospective employers. Whichever subject you are studying, this practical and concise book will help you find your individual learning style and tell you exactly what you need to know to excel as a student: Working out the best way for you to learn Doing your research Presentations Revising for exams Improving your critical thinking skills Managing your time
The Business Student's Handbook by Sheila Cameron
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781292304595
Publication Date: 2021
The Business Student's Handbook, 7th edition, by Sheila Cameron brings together personal skills, study skills and employability skills to help you succeed in your academic and professional life. Designed to support both online and face-to-face study, the book discusses transferable skills such as self-management, teamwork, planning and critical thinking to help you become a highly desirable graduate.
Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism by Anthony Veal
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781292115290
Publication Date: 2017
Now in its fifth edition, Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism has become the ultimate reference text for both students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and practising managers.
This book combines comprehensive coverage of a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods with step-by step guidance through research software including Excel, SPSS and NVivo.
Research Methods for Sport Management by James Skinner; Allan Edwards; Ben Corbett
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780415572569
Publication Date: 2014
Research methods courses have become a compulsory component of most degree programs in sport management. This is the first introductory research methods textbook to focus exclusively on sport management. Through the use of examples, cases and data taken from the real world of sport management it opens up a traditionally dry area of study, helping the student to understand the vital importance of sound methodology in their studies and subsequent professional practice. The book covers the full range of quantitative and qualitative methods across the whole span of the research process, from research design and the literature review to data analysis and report writing. Every chapter contains a range of useful features to aid student learning, including summaries, discussion questions and guides to further resources, as well as examples drawn from contemporary sport around the world. Research Methods for Sport Management is an essential course text for all sport management students and an invaluable reference for any sport management professional involved in operational research.
Research Themes for Events by Rebecca Finkel
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 1789244463
Publication Date: 2013
Events Management as a subject has been well documented from a practical angle, but this will be the first book to cover events from a research perspective. Core subjects such as consumer behaviour, authenticity and new technologies will be included, and the research angle will be covered by addressing key concepts, theories and discussions centring on these subjects. For example, how has this type of event developed, why has it become successful and what impact does it have? Case studies are also included to provide a well-rounded approach to the subject.
Handbook of Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality Management by Robin Nunkoo (Editor)
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781785366284
Publication Date: 2018
For the current multidisciplinary community of tourism and hospitality scholars, support for research methods has been disparate and uneven. In this Handbook, renowned experts fulfil a pressing need to outline, gather and resolve methodological issues within tourism and hospitality into one original, global and comprehensive work. With over 40 chapters by leading researchers, this Handbook allows for the exploration of new innovative ideas and presents future challenges in the field. Sharing their trusted methods and previous successes and failures, the authors cover various quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, including sampling and knowledge transfer. Sections also explore the foundations of research and wider debates in tourism and hospitality, such as ethical issues and climate change. Compiling the most up-to-date methods from global research, this Research Handbook will be a key companion for post-graduate students. Established researchers of hospitality and tourism will find this Handbook to be an excellent concise read to assist in their continuing research.

A collection of inclusive resources are discoverable through our Library catalogue, across all subject areas and specifically for tourism, hospitality, events and sport.

The collection is constantly growing and developing, and we encourage staff and students to help us to raise awareness of the materials available across the School and the wider university community.

The collection can be accessed here. Below are a selection of the texts available.

Doing Diversity in Museums and Heritage by Sharon Macdonald (Editor)
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 3837664090
Publication Date: 2023
The museum and heritage sector has been shaken by debates over how to address colonialism, migration, Islamophobia, LGBTI+ and multiple other forms of difference. This major multi-researcher ethnography of museums and heritage in Berlin provides new insight into how ›diversity‹ is understood and put into action in museums and heritage. Exploring new initiatives and approaches, the book shows how these work - or do not - in practice. By doing so, it highlights ways forward - for research and action - for the future. The fieldwork locations on which this book is based include the Humboldt Forum, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Museum für Naturkunde, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, as well as Berlin streets and protests.
Queer Festivals by Konstantinos Eleftheriadis
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9048532787
Publication Date: 2018
To what extent is queer anti-identitarian? And how is it experienced by activists at the European level? At queer festivals, activists, artists and participants come together to build new forms of sociability and practice their ideals through anti-binary and inclusive idioms of gender and sexuality. These ideals are moreover channelled through a series of organisational and cultural practices that aim at the emergence of queer as a collective identity. Through the study of festivals in Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Copenhagen, and Oslo, Queer Festivals: Challenging Collective Identities in a Transnational Europe thoughtfully analyses the role of activist practices in the building of collective identities for social movement studies as well as the role of festivals as significant repertoires of collective action and sites of identitarian explorations in contemporary Europe.
LGBTQ Film Festivals by Antoine Damiens
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9048543894
Publication Date: 2020
While scholars have theorized major film festivals, they have ignored smaller, ephemeral, events. In taking seriously minor European and North-American LGBT festivals which often only exist as traces within archival collections, this book revisits festival studies' methodological and theoretical apparatuses. As the first 'critique' of festival studies from within, LGBTQ Film Festivals argues that both festivals and queer film cultures are by definition ephemeral. The book is organized around two concepts: First, 'critical festival studies' examines the political project and disciplinary assumptions that structure festival research. Second, 'the festival as a method' pays attention to festivals' role as producers of knowledge: it argues that festivals are not mere objects of research but also actors already shaping academic, industrial, and popular cinematic knowledge. Drawing on my experience on the festival circuit, this book pays homage to the labour of queer organizers, critics, and scholars and opens up new avenues for festival research.
Gay Tourism by Gordon Waitt; Kevin Markwell
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 1136783377
Publication Date: 2014
The gay tourism industry--a progressive social force or a pull towards an oppressive status quo? The pink tourism dollar is now recognized as a highly profitable niche of the tourism market. Gay Tourism: Culture and Context critically investigates the emergence of a commercial gay tourism industry for male clients, the way it is organized, and how the tourism industry promotes cities, resorts, and nations as 'gay' destinations. This careful examination critically questions the social, political, and cultural implications regarding relationships between gay tourism, Western gay male culture, the erotic, sexual politics, and sexual diversity. Gay Tourism: Culture and Context begins by detailing how travel often enabled the expression of Western same-sex male desire in the nineteenth century and then charts the emergence of a Western gay tourism industry in the late twentieth century. A critical analysis is given of gay guidebooks and erotic videos that help to establish and maintain destinations as seemingly gay utopias, including Hawaii and the Greek island Mykonos. Carefull consideration as to debates about how the gay tourism industry operates in the context of questions regarding the globalization of sexuality, sexual citizenship and place-marketing of (homo)sexualised cities.
Queering the Redneck Riviera by Jerry T. Watkins; Jerry T. Watkins
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 0813068606
Publication Date: 2021
Queering the Redneck Riviera recovers the forgotten and erased history of gay men and lesbians in North Florida, a region often overlooked in the story of the LGBTQ experience in the United States. Jerry Watkins reveals both the challenges these men and women faced in the years following World War II and the essential role they played in making the Emerald Coast a major tourist destination. In a state dedicated to selling an image of itself as a "family-friendly" tropical paradise and in an era of increasing moral panic and repression, queer people were forced to negotiate their identities and their places in society. Watkins re-creates queer life during this period, drawing from sources including newspaper articles, advertising and public relations campaigns, oral history accounts, government documents, and interrogation transcripts from the state's Johns Committee. He discovers that postwar improvements in transportation infrastructure made it easier for queer people to reach safe spaces to socialize. He uncovers stories of gay and lesbian beach parties, bars, and friendship networks that spanned the South.
Queering Tourism by Lynda Johnston
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9786611157883
Publication Date: 2005
From Sydney to Rome, Queering Tourism analyses the paradoxes of gay pride parades as tourist events, exploring how the public display of queer bodies - the way they look, what they do, who watches them, and under what regulations - is profoundly important in constructing sexualized subjectivities of bodies and cities.
Handbook of LGBT Tourism and Hospitality by Jeff Guaracino; Ed Salvato
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 1939594197
Publication Date: 2017
To research this book, the authors traveled to six continents, interviewed nearly a hundred industry experts, and analyzed multiple emerging trends among LGBT travelers. The Handbook of LGBT Tourism and Hospitality is an easy-to-read, practical, and relevant guidebook with a simple goal: to help marketing professionals, business owners, and allied professionals compete in the increasingly competitive global LGBT travel and hospitality industry.
Pink Tourism by Howard L. Hughes
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781845931193
Publication Date: 2006
This book presents a detailed picture of gay and lesbian tourism from, primarily, a marketing perspective and examines how marketing activity engages with and affects social issues relating to homosexuality. It gives an overview of the nature of homosexuality and relevant issues that bear upon tourism and marketing. Topics covered include holiday profiles of both gay men and lesbians; supply of related holiday products; popular and non-popular destinations; tour operators and accommodation provision; tourism and sex and sexually transmitted infections; barriers and inhibitors to choice including host reactions; appropriate marketing strategies. The book locates gay and lesbian tourism and holiday marketing within a context of current issues such as citizenship, identity and consumerism, political activity and distraction, and contested space and de-gaying.
Best Practice in Accessible Tourism by Dimitrios Buhalis (Editor); Simon Darcy (Editor); Ivor Ambrose (Editor)
Call Number: 338.479108 BES
ISBN: 9781845412524
Publication Date: 2012
This volume presents an international selection of invited contributions on policy and best practice in accessible tourism, reflecting current practices across a range of destinations and business settings. It brings together global expertise in planning, design and management to inform and stimulate providers of travel, transport, accommodation, leisure and tourism services to serve guests with disabilities, seniors and the wider markets that require good accessibility. Accessible tourism is not only about providing access to people with disabilities but also addresses the creation of universally designed environments, services and information that can support people who may have temporary disabilities, families with young children, the ever-increasing ageing population, as well as creating safer work places for employees. The book gives ample evidence that accessible tourism organisations and destinations can expand their target markets as well as improve the quality of their service offering, leading to greater customer satisfaction, loyalty and expansion of business.
Tourism in the Muslim World by Noel Scott
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9786612916168
Publication Date: 2010
Tourism in the Muslim World provides a synthesis of thought on an influential current issue for tourism and indeed for our times, and a point of focus for tourism researchers, managers and developers in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Maldives and Turkey, as well as the Western world, eager to increase their share in this 1.5 billion strong tourist market. Its chapters raise conceptual, practical, and thought-provoking issues for the wider tourism community as it deals with the growth of new markets and destinations in a globalized economy. This collection of culturally and geographically diverse papers feature both Muslim and non-Muslim (country) insights on this international theme. It draws on contributions from a variety of disciplinary perspectives such as law, theology, business, tourism development, sociology, anthropology, and more. Tourism in the Muslim World is the second title in Emerald's new book series Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice and will appeal to researchers and research students in the social science and management disciplines, as well as to tourism and hospitality professionals with an interest in the Muslim market.
Gender and Leisure by Cara Carmichael Aitchison
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 1135135932
Publication Date: 2013
The highly contested nature of both 'gender' and 'leisure' encapsulates many of the most critical social and cultural debates of the early twenty-first century. Drawing on a wide range of theoretical perspectives, as well as extensive empirical research, Gender and Leisure goes forward to offer a contemporary socio-cultural analysis of gender relations in leisure practice and leisure policy. The book begins by introducing and evaluating the key social and cultural ideologies, philosophies and beliefs that have informed our theoretical understanding of gender and leisure. The particular leisure policies that have emerged from these perspectives are examined. Part two of Gender and Leisure draws on research in social and cultural theory, gender and leisure studies, cultural geography, management and education, and goes on to explore the reality of contemporary gender relations in leisure practice. Leisure policy, leisure management, places and sites of leisure and leisure education are examined, as are the relationships between leisure, sport and tourism.
Positive Tourism in Africa by Mucha Mkono (Editor)
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9780429767739
Publication Date: 2019
Positive Tourism in Africa provides a crucial counter-narrative to the prevailing colonial and reductionist perspective on Africa's tourism trajectory and future. It offers a uniquely optimistic outlook for tourism in Africa whilst acknowledging the many challenges that African countries continue to grapple with. By examining broad and localized empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, culturally centered paradigms, and innovative methodological approaches for African contexts, this book showcases the many facets of tourism in Africa that illustrate hope, resilience, growth, and survival. This volume explores themes such as community-based tourism, wildlife tourism, tourism governance and leadership, crisis recovery, regional integration, the role of indigenous knowledge, event tourism and the impact of smart technologies. It acknowledges the challenges and opportunities for growth that exist in these various contexts and explores how tourism creates value for the spectrum of its participants. Including a wide selection of contributions from diverse authors, many of them African, this book offers an Afro-centric interpretation of tourism phenomena. It will be of great interest to students, researchers and academics in the field of Tourism and African Studies, as well as Development Studies and Geography.
Responsible Rural Tourism in Asia by Vikneswaran Nair (Editor); Amran Hamzah (Editor); Ghazali Musa (Editor)
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 1845417526
Publication Date: 2020
Rural tourism has contributed to the income generation of countries in Asia thereby reducing poverty and improving quality of life. This book explores the fundamentals of responsible rural tourism. It covers a range of Asian countries and examines both successful and failed attempts in developing responsible rural tourism.
Accessible Tourism by Dimitrios Buhalis (Editor); Simon Darcy (Editor)
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781845411626
Publication Date: 2010
Inclusion, disability, an ageing population and tourism are increasingly important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism demand and supply. This book therefore sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches, foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism. In drawing together the contributions to this volume the editors have applied broader social constructionist approaches to understanding the accessible tourism phenomena. Accessible tourism, as with any area of academic study is an evolving field of academic research and industry practice. As with other areas of tourism, the field is multidisciplinary, and is influenced by various disciplines including geography, disability studies, economics, public policy, psychology and marketing.